27 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
1
The Tribune expresses gratitude for 1907, noting it as the year of strongest support and promising continued effort to serve readers. It especially thanks merchants for liberal advertising patronage that helped establish the venture and extends wishes for a Happy New Year.
Thurston McCoy of Falls City serves as stenographer on the battleship Georgia. He travels with the street fleet via Cape Horn toward San Francisco. Mrs McCoy has several photos showing him in a blue sailor suit by a rapid fire gun. The voyage promises a grand experience for the young man.
Managers prepare for the annual Farmers Institute with a top program and generous local prizes. Falls City merchants contribute to expenses and prizes while urging more farmers to attend. The event blends recreation with practical lectures to spark enthusiasm and new efforts on the farm. Bring family to boost farming interest.
Clarence Burchard and Maud McKelvie wed at 5 o clock Christmas Eve at the bride's Lincoln home. The groom is the youngest son of Dr and Mrs Burchard of this city. The bride was formerly a public school student and has many friends here. The Tribune offers congratulations to the newlyweds.
The city of Hiawatha grants Prof. Harnack a billiard hall license to attract him as leader of the First Regiment band, while our city hopes to retain him as director. Christmas Eve activities across churches followed by varied programs. joy and goodwill noted in all congregations.
Catherine Suess born September 22 1843 in Graben Baden Germany died December 16 1907 in Falls City Nebraska. She came to the United States in 1861 lived in Cook County Illinois and moved to Arago Nebraska that December. She married August Suess December 15 1861 and had six children two sons and one daughter survive with a sorrowing husband and many relatives. Funeral services conducted by Rev Ino Nanninga and M Manshardt followed the Evangelical Association service.
Society notes detail a masquerade by K and L of S No 610 last Thursday with refreshments and a cheerful program. Friends in Council met Friday at Miss Anna Shaffer to discuss current events and hear Mrs Davies on Shelly's Last Days followed by social time and refreshments.
The Odd Fellows will keep open house on New Year's day from 2 30 to 4 30 p m greeting friends. An evening entertainment follows for members and families. The Shakespear club members prepare elaborate cadenzaria for a party at Mrs Chas Hargrave's home New Years night. Mrs Ed Coatney spent Christmas in White Cloud.
The Elk lodge of this city ordered $50 in groceries for W. G. Lyford through Humane Officer Hershey. The next day Mr Hershey delivered Christmas dinners to 23 needy families, with candy for children added by Mr Lyford. The group embodies Charity Justice and Brotherly Love.
The Majerus house on 11 percent acres near the high school transfers to James F. Scarlett of Fairfax Mo for 30100. DScarlett family to move March 1. The Mohler home on Weaver's addition to Majerus transfers for 33000 with Mohler couple possibly leaving Falls City around March 1.
Joseph D Palmer 20 died December 22 after a bout with typhoid fever at home in Falls City Neb He was born October 22 1887 in Blue Mound Kansas Later lived in Stella and Falls City He was a drug clerk by trade and worked in St Joe before illness He leaves parents two sisters and three brothers with funeral at St Thomas Episcopal Church conducted by Rev G L Neide and burial in Steele Cemetery
The Humboldt basketball team defeated the local high school 35 to 10 in a Saturday game at the Humboldt opera house. A large crowd attended as Humboldt showcased clear superiority in this regional matchup.
The fire department members are asked to meet in the council room on Monday evening December 30. All members should attend promptly at 7 30 for an important business meeting. W K Knicut Chief G M Barrer Mayor.
Notice to all persons knowing themselves indebted to J C Tanner to call and settle at once with cash or bankable note. R T Duncan of Rule visited the office Thursday renewing his faith in the paper and ordering a renewal for his daughter Mrs J W Watson in Houston Texas.
A Christmas day hunt in Auburn ended with two tame wolf pups killed by hounds as a cheering crowd watched. The event amid warm sun and holiday gatherings contrasted with the brutal chase, leaving locals to reflect on mercy and the season.
Theaters announce a changing program schedule with illustrated songs and vintage acts. Shows run December 26 to 28 with a mix of titles and audience options, including Friday night free for ladies and a 10 cent admission for adults. Proprietors Brown and Water urge patronage to support the local venue.
Word reached relatives in this city of the death of Pat Moore at his Lincoln home on Monday afternoon after a brief pneumonia illness. Moore formerly lived in Falls City and worked as a barber. He left many friends here who offer condolences to the bereaved family.
At the Edgecombe farm mile north of Rule a public sale will offer 37 head of cattle 34 hogs and some farm implements. Also 1 head of horses listed under W. FL Rarekrs 65 2 1.
January schedule notes the Burlington will drop the Atchison Falls City local passenger Nos 17 and 18 between Rule and Falls City. Freight No 67 that carries passengers arrives Falls City at 6 40 a m and Denver passenger No 15 is about an hour behind this train. Two passenger trains follow the Atchison line at 4 p m reducing need for the Rule Falls City run without inconveniencing travelers.
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